A generally peaceful livebearer. Keep in the livebearer ratio of at least 1 male per 2-3 females. Will also work in all-male groups of at least 5. Be careful as this fish will hybridise with other species of Swordtail and also Platys.

A fairly chunky livebearer. The males are more vibrantly coloured with an olive green base colour, some vertical banding on the flanks. The caudal fin is yellow, the dorsal fin also has some yellow colouration and speckled with black spots. The females are relatively colourless with a dark line down the lateral line.